Spear ID - Niger or West African?

colin henshaw · 17th February 2013, 11:47 AM

Here it is - from the book by Anthony C Tirri "Islamic Weapons" 2003.

(Hope this is OK regarding copyright)

Regards.

Iain · 17th February 2013, 01:52 PM

Hi Colin,

Many thanks - that's pretty darn close in terms of the head shape. I guess mine is Indian as well then.

Makes sense now as the head shape is a bit different than anything African I've seen and the wire wrap on the handle seemed out of place for a Sahel weapon.

17th February 2013, 11:47 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Here it is - from the book by Anthony C Tirri "Islamic Weapons" 2003. (Hope this is OK regarding copyright) Regards. Attached Images

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Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Hi Colin, Many thanks - that's pretty darn close in terms of the head shape. I guess mine is Indian as well then. Makes sense now as the head shape is a bit different than anything African I've seen and the wire wrap on the handle seemed out of place for a Sahel weapon.